Award-Winning Custom & Vinyl Replacement Windows

Replacement Home Windows for Central Texas & Beyond
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One of the Fastest Growing Windows Companies in the US

All custom. All new. All made specialty to order. Universal Windows Direct. Top quality at the highest value.

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Free New & Replacement Window Estimates

Custom Quotes for Custom Windows

For one window or all of them. Specifically measured. Exactly the color and style you want.

Our Own Technicians

We Don’t Subcontract

Our Project Managers have combined over 30 years of experience in window installation and technology. All Universal Windows Direct installation contractors are part of our team. We don’t subcontract. We hire the best.

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Lifetime Warranty

We offer a lifetime warranty on all our windows and service. Contact us with questions about parts or installation.

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Financing Options

Financing available to those who qualify.

National windows company with top reputation, making replacing windows easy for homeowners throughout central Texas: Universal Windows Direct.

 

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Military Discount for Active Duty & Veteran Homeowners

We are proud to serve the communities of US military service members and veterans. Discounts to military families.

Residential Replacement Windows

A home’s windows are an important consideration. Aesthetically, they provide the home’s architectural focal point from the outside and a permanent fixture of internal décor. Comfort-wise, windows with excellent seals that prevent drafts are generally more desirable to sit beside. Economically, windows with excellent seals and insulated glass will reduce costs of heating and cooling your home. There are plenty of reasons to invest in an upgrade in your windows, and Universal Windows Direct can help you make the right choice.

Replacing windows can be a major decision. But when you let the professionals at Universal Windows Direct help, you will end up with windows that bring you ease and smiles for the life of the home.

Energy Efficient. Secure and Durable.
Valuable Upgrade.

Our energy-efficient windows have tight seals, with a polyurethane foam integrated into their design. This eliminates the draftiness characteristic of metal-framed and wood-framed windows.

One way that our windows provide energy efficiency is with a tight seal that keeps the outdoor air outside and the indoor air perfectly climate-controlled to your liking. Indeed, our windows are 3 to 23 times more airtight than typical wood-framed windows, depending on the model you choose.

That means that the amount of air that leaks through just 1 of our windows is equivalent to the amount of air that would leak through a stack of 23 typical wood-framed windows combined.

We outdo most vinyl windows too, as our windows are 2 to 15 times more airtight than most vinyl. Poor window seals let heated or cooled air escape and outdoor air in, making your HVAC system work harder and raising costs.

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The seals prevent drafts, but the window panes themselves must also be manufactured for energy efficiency. The Low-E energy-efficient glass used in our windows provides insulation within the windows.

As you know, an insulated space is an energy-efficient space. This Low-E glass also repels condensation, reducing the risk of mold developing on windows and causing health concerns.

The windows’ exterior is also coated with a UV-resistant surface which helps minimize water spots on the glass and the buildup of exterior dirt. With Universal Windows Direct replacement windows, cleaning your windows just became a whole lot easier.

Energy savings are not the only reason to upgrade. You can get a tax break for replacement windows, as Uncle Sam offers a tax credit for energy-efficient windows.

Universal Windows Direct carries a selection of top residential replacement windows for every type of home.

For ground floors and upper levels. Single or multi-family houses. Estate properties and home additions. Condos and townhomes. For every residential building.

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Modern upgrades for historic homes.
We love to work with historic properties. Find out how you can modernize while maintaining your property’s classic integrity and charm.

Custom vinyl windows to upgrade your home’s style and energy efficiency. Best quality at the best value: Universal Windows Direct.

Energy Star Certified UniShield® Windows

Engineered to Improve the Environment

Our custom vinyl UniShield® windows are Energy Star products. Designed with the highest energy efficiency and safety in mind.

  • All-new vinyl
  • Barrier sealed against weather
  • Health smart
  • Balance-enhancing engineering
  • Solid, secure locks
  • Hinged sashes
  • Sash limit locks
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Innergy™ Rigid Thermal Reinforcement
Advanced engineering makes our fiberglass-reinforced resin inserts outperform aluminum in testing.

Window life spans that are up to 5x longer than other vinyl windows: UniShield® Windows from Universal Windows Direct.

Many homeowners prefer energy-efficient windows.

Residential Window Styles

Double Hung Windows

Easy to Clean and Maintain

Double-hung windows slide vertically to open to the outdoors, and tilt-in on hinges for easy cleaning. Cam locks for secure closure. Slide sash locks to restrict movement.

Sliding Windows

Always Quiet. Never Stick.

Sliding windows have tracks at the tops or bottoms, depending on the home. Ours have the best quality nylon and brass ball sliders.

Replacement Windows Retrofit to Your Home

A perfect fit every time.

Precision-measured windows to the micrometer. Individually machined and assembled. Every UniShield® window is custom-built specifically for your home.

Casement Replacement Windows

Swing Smoothly. Perfect Balance.

Casement windows are hinged on the side. Get balanced, secure windows in single or double casement styles.

Hinged Awning Windows

Smooth Hinges. Lock in Place.

Awning windows are hinged at the top. A perfect design for long, rectangular windows with pressurized hinges that lock in place and never slip.

Residential & Home Windows

Top Local Windows Contractors

For home repair and new construction in top neighborhoods. Call us for consistency in high quality.
For properties throughout central Texas that hold value.

UniShield® residential windows.

Designed for Life

Get the perfect windows to turn any house into a home.

High quality and value means the best long-term results. Build value into a home with nationally recognized residential windows.

Increase home energy efficiency.
Make the most of every property’s natural light.
Protect residents with reinforced window designs.

Cleaner. Stronger. Beautiful.

Universal Windows Direct UniShield® home windows.

Windows & Doors magazine recognized our UniShield® manufacturer as among the top 100 windows companies of 2014, 2015, and 2016.

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Designs for Home Windows

Picture Windows

When the view outside is better than a picture.

Custom picture windows. From wall to ceiling or any size in between. Combine layouts with opening windows to create airflow.

The strongest glass for a picture window is triple-pane Krypton gas glass. Other options available.

Bay and Bow Windows

A charming addition to any room, a bay window or bow window instantly makes you feel at home.

Add natural light and drama. Choose seating and window type. Customize colors and metal finishes.

Add a touch of glamour with a bay or bow window.

Dramatic. Contemporary. Chic. Classic.

Residential opening windows: Casement, Awning, and Sliding.

Hinged casement and awning windows provide homeowners easy-to-clean options and our Triple Protected Seal system.

Sliding windows provide homeowners maximum airflow. Tightest sealing with our Super Sealer® system. Sash locks available.

Fully Custom Vinyl Windows

Double and Triple Pane Glass. Low-E and Energy Star. Colors and Decorations.

Chic elegance and undeniable curb appeal. Keep your house fresh and classic for decades.

Fully custom made windows from UniShield®, brought to you by Universal Windows Direct of central Texas.

Double-Pane Glass Windows

Double-pane windows are as much as 40% more energy efficient than single-pane windows.

UniShield® Classic
Double-pane clear glass with air filling.

UniShield® Plus
Double-pane low-e glass with Argon gas.

*Our Most Popular Window Glass*

Energy Efficient Windows

Energy Star and Low-E Glass

Low-e glass filters damaging heat and UV rays. Coated to absorb and reflect light.

UniShield® low-e windows are Energy Star products.

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Triple-Pane Glass Windows

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Better endurance to extreme temperatures, high winds and moisture levels, and sun exposure.

Up to 30% more energy efficient than double-pane windows.

UniShield® Premium
Triple-pane low-e glass with Argon gas.

UniShield® Supreme

Triple-pane low-e glass with Krypton gas.

Custom Vinyl Windows Color Options

Window Vinyl. Interior Wood Grain. Exterior Paint.

Choose from:

  • Three charming vinyl colors.
  • Four elegant wood grain patterns.
  • Ten designer paint colors.

Custom Decorative Glass Options

In-Glass Window Grids

Window grids are built into the windows between panes of glass. For lasting charm and elegance.

Screens

Environmental and Designer Upgrades

Make every window as special as you want.

High Quality Screens
Choose from three top meshes to keep insects outside.

Window Hardware Finishes

Brass. Nickel. Copper.

There’s nothing like having your home coordinate. Choose from four metal finishes for window hardware.

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We Support Central Texas

More Beautiful Homes. Most Beautiful People.

As a member of the Greater Waco Chamber and active in supporting community functions, we know what it means to be a real part of our neighborhoods. We never forget that we work on people’s homes.

Working every day to become the top window company in central Texas: Universal Windows Direct.